Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-21
day but nothing could be learned as to
what matters were considered.
As an index to the
LOCAL sENTIMENT AND FEELING


over the Senatorial situation we here ap-
pend the editorial Of this evenings Star
on the subject:-''The caucus ofthe mem
bers OF the Legislature met at the Capitol
last evening. Its organization was formed.
1t proceeded 10 nominate candidate Tor
the United States Senate and adjourned SINE
die. Its deliberations were harmonious,
dignified, kind, manly and democratic.
This was as it should have been. 1t was
rs it has been in the past. 1t accorded
with the usages of the Democratic party
in every State in the Union and in every
year of its history. 1t responded to the
universal sentiment that u majority shall
control in Democratic councils and the or
ganized Democracy, in respectful delibera-
ton. shall give choice by its majority to
individual members. BY this sign
have we conquered i'll the past
and the path finders of the past shall be
our guides for the future. Thus q caucus
composed of thirty-seven Democrats, more
than two-thirds, and lacking only the half
a vote of three-fOurths of the Demo
cratic strength OF the Legislature, has
placed before that Legislature candidate
for its suffrage. Mr.. Camden ceases to be
u personal factor in this contest, and be-
comes by the choice ola majority the can
diiate of the Democratic party of the
State and OF the country for the United
States Senate.
"But there were those in the Legisla-
ture-and Democrats tOO-whO opposed
Mr. Camden. This they not only had a
right to do, but from their standpoint, it
was their duty. In the exercise of this
right and in the honorable discharge of
this duty, they will command the respect
of their fellow citizens. Their opposition
went even so far rs to withhold their par
ticipation in the causus. Thus the emphasis
OF their views and the earnestness
of their purposes have found the full ex-
treme of demonstration, and the Stdr has
no word of criticism to that But now the
situation changes and acquiescence in the
will of the majority becomes the duty OF
the hour. To this sentiment the heart OF
the Democracy will respond everywhere.
The good Democracy which in one element
yielded it's preference and saved the State
and country in 81, will not by another
element equally as worthy and respecta-
HE, sacrifice its organization and its COM
ing victory for -.
"Gentlemen who have had differences
will yield them TO harmony. Democrats
who have made resistance will sacrifice its
spirit on the altar of brotherhood and unity
The will of the majority will command a
manly, generous submission, now, as that
will has enjoyed it when others were
l,I % ha nv
OF West Virginia, rs represented in her
Legislature, will solve its own problems,
preserve its own integrity and autonomy,
direct its own destiny, and find promise of
future usefulness and honor to which,
under the providences OfGoditis moving" "
THERE Is NOTHING OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
new in the Senatorial contest. The Dem
Ocratic members opposed to Camden were
in consultation tonight at the Hotel Ruff
ner, as to the course they will pursue, but
are very retcent rs To the result Of their
deliberations.
Hon. J. J. Davis, Of Harrison, arrived
on the scene this evening and he may be
able to lend them encouragement and
furnish counsel for future action
As has been said repeatedly in
tines dispatches, Camden will aSSuredly re-
ccive four more votes, and maybe six, in
open session. What the radicals will do
is Il matter OF conjecture, and while it is be-
lievcd by some that they will vote soldly
for some Republican, it is further believed
that before they will permit II deadlock
to continue, that some Of their number
will vote for Camden and bring about a
settlement.
THE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
met again in the Supreme Court room to-
day. They adopted q resolution request
ing the Legislature to pass bill requir-
ing applicants for admission to practice
law, 10 he examined by the judges of the
Supreme Court, or a commission of lawyers
appointed by that court. They also re-
quest the passage of bill for the appoint
ment by the Circuit Court Judges of u